>>5470809https://youtu.be/vtjxwhVXqbg“Mm?”
“I love you.”
You smile, letting out a relaxed and content sigh. And then your brain finally registers that. You sit up a bit, blushing. That was a very sincere, very clear declaration. “C-Cocoa…”
“I mean it, Peppa. I do love you. And I love being with you.” She kisses your forehead gently. “You’re my Peppa.”
Your heart feels all aflutter. “…I love you too Cocoa.” You sit up and hold her close as you kiss her back, on the lips this time. “My Cocoa.”
The ride sadly comes to an end, but you’ve got a smile on your face that hasn’t faded yet. “Still up for a look into the fortune teller?” Cocoa asks you.
“Ready if you are.”
The two of you reach the fortune teller… and get a bit of a surprise. Baba’s there, having just told the fortunes of Pantea and Videl. Videl looks rather pleased with herself, while Pantea seems more… lost in thought. She snaps out of it when you and Cocoa approach, though. “Oh, hey! Peppa, Cocoa, you two going to try a freebie from Baba too?”
“Don’t call it that!” Baba protests. “I have a reputation to uphold, you know!”
“Thank you though, great auntie Baba.” you tell her politely. “Mind giving one for Cocoa and I?”
“Well, I can generously offer my services here… the invitation did get me some good-tasting meals, and the Ghouls look rather pleased with themselves.” she responds, calling the two of you forward. “So… I take it you both wish to look to your futures, yes?”
“We would like that, yes.”
“Very well…” Baba slowly waves her arms over her crystal ball, letting out a low hum as she focuses. “Hmm… yes, I see…” An image starts to form in it… you see a pink and white outfit, and… oh! Cocoa! An older Cocoa. And… dang it she looks taller too. “I can see that you will follow your passion, and you will excel in it.”
Her face lights up with excitement. “You mean…?”
“While I insist my fortunes are accurate, it is up to you to make what you see a reality.” Baba answers. “And now…” The image in the crystal ball changes. There’s… you. An older you, but not the counterpart you met. There’s a brightness in your eyes, full of excitement and energy. And… they flash with a red, almost magenta color for a moment. The image then just kinda… cuts off, to Baba’s slight confusion. “Hmm. It would appear your desire to get stronger will have results above and beyond your wildest dreams.”
You’re intrigued, but there’s… something else you’re kinda hoping for. “Thank you, Baba. But… can we ask for just… one more look?” you ask as you and Cocoa hold hands tightly.
(cont.)